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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.46 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.46 and 226.70 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.46 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.46 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.46 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 123,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,655.78/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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